scams, smishing

FBI warns of dangerous new ‘smishing' scam targeting your phone
Hackers have set up over 10,000 fake websites to keep smishing scams going and target both iPhone and Android users with texts. Kurt the CyberGuy shares how to defend yourself.
Scam texts target Texans: What smishing is and how to protect yourself from it
Officials continue to warn of smishing scams intended to steal people's personal information. The FBI alerted smartphone users nationwide to delete fake text messages pretending to be from toll road services,
Don’t click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam
State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information,
FBI warns of ‘smishing’ scams targeting smartphone users
This tactic, known as “smishing”— a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” — targets people using text messages to trick people into giving out sensitive information
FBI issues warning on E-ZPass scam — 'smishing' texts: Don't click on these links
FBI issues new warning of nationwide 'smishing' text scam from E-ZPass or other road toll collection service. Here's what to know about these scams
FBI warns: Don’t fall for this unpaid tolls smishing scam
Cybercriminals are sending fake texts claiming unpaid tolls, tricking people into sharing personal information or downloading malware.
New FBI Warning: Delete These Smishing Texts on iPhone and Android Now
In its latest statement, the FBI advises: "If you receive one of these texts, the following is suggested: File a complaint with the IC3, check your account using the toll service's legitimate website, contact the toll service's customer service phone number, and delete any smishing texts received."
RI DMV warns E-ZPass customers of ‘smishing’ scam
The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles is warning residents of a text scam that targets E-ZPass customers.
What's a smishing text? See examples as scam text messages target people over unpaid tolls
The text may have urgent language or appear from a legitimate source. That's by design, and it could be to your detriment.
What Is a Smishing Scam and How to Stay Safe
In January, the FTC flagged a smishing scam: a message that appears to be from a state road toll company that informs ...
What Is ‘Smishing’ and Why Is the FBI Recommending You Delete iPhone and Android Text Messages That Say This
The FBI is warning cell phone users about an increased "smishing" scam. The text message claim the users they owe road toll ...
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What Is Smishing and How Can You Guard Against It?
The FBI has alerted smartphone users nationwide to delete fake texts pretending to be from toll road services, delivery companies, or government agencies, saying the smishing scam is moving state to ...
Did you get a text about unpaid Texas toll bill? FBI says to delete these smishing texts
A phishing scam is going around that could put many Texans' personal information at risk. Here's what to know.
SunPass text scams continue. Here's what to look for and how not to become a victim
Hundreds of fraudulent SunPass websites were shut down in February, but smishing attempts to get your personal info continue.
More than 10,000 domains registered for smishing campaign: Report
Cybercriminals have registered more than 10,000 domains for various smishing scams, according to a recent report from the ...